Neptune-Gascogne (Part Of)(Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Neptune-gascogne (part of)(possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 20.65 S,40 11 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -20.344167
  • Longitude: -40.183333
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name NEPTUNE-GASCOGNE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)
Type Platform
Flag FR
Length 118.3 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1957
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details H4288/77 17.10.83 H4288/77 17.10.83 WRECK OF DRILLING RIG REPORTED IN 202039S, 401100W. DIMENSIONS, TRIANGULAR WITH SIDES 118MTRS LONG, HEIGHT 12MTRS. A DEPTH OF 22.8MTRS FOUND IN AREA. (NAVAREA V 1957 R). NCA. H4288/77 27.2.84 H4288/77 27.2.84 DETAILS ABOVE REPEATED, EXCEPT THAT DEPTH NOW GIVEN AS 20MTRS. (NAVAREA V 2626 R). Y BUOY ESTABLISHED IN ABOVE POSN. (NAVAREA V 2767 R). NCA YET. H4288/77 9.5.84 H4288/77 9.5.84 DETAILS OF NAVAREA 0267 REPEATED. (NAVAREA V 0237 R & 0680R/84). DEMOLITION OF MOVABLE PART OF SUNKEN DRILL RIG COMPLETE. Y BUOY REMOVED. MINOR LOCAL DEPTH 30MTRS. (NAVAREA V 0726 R/84). THESE REPORTS BELIEVED TO REFER TO FRENCH DRILLING PLATFORM NEPTUNE-GASCOGNE. HULL HAS BEEN SOLD AND NOW IN SHIPYARD UNDER REPAIR. (LL,5.5.84). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 28, 2019

Circumstances of loss

LEGS BROKE OFF IN A STORM DURING VOYAGE CAMPOS FOR VITORIA. (LL).

General Comments

LEGS ONLY

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 20 20.65 S,40 11 W
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FAQ

Where is the NEPTUNE-GASCOGNE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The NEPTUNE-GASCOGNE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 20 20.65 S,40 11 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NEPTUNE-GASCOGNE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the NEPTUNE-GASCOGNE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the NEPTUNE-GASCOGNE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the NEPTUNE-GASCOGNE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1957.

What country did the NEPTUNE-GASCOGNE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) belong to?

The NEPTUNE-GASCOGNE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the NEPTUNE-GASCOGNE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The NEPTUNE-GASCOGNE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) is classified as a platform.

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